Subtract 16/30 from 10/8
1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 16/30
10/8 - 16/30 is 43/60.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 30 is 120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
10/8 = 10 × 15/8 × 15 = 150/120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
16/30 = 16 × 4/30 × 4 = 64/120 - Subtract the two like fractions:
150/120 - 64/120 = 150 - 64/120 = 86/120 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 43/60
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